Alabama High School Class of 2024 Improves on ACT

Alabama’s 2024 high school graduates posted improved performance on the ACT compared to prior years, continuing a positive trend at Read the full release.  


Alabama Makes Notable Early Grade Gains on Nation’s Report Card

Alabama public school fourth graders are scoring higher in both reading and math than they did prior to the Covid-19 Read the full release.  


PARCA Annual Forum 2025 – State of Mind: Navigating Alabama’s Mental Health Dilemma

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Join us for the 2025 PARCA Annual Forum! March 7, 2025 at The Harbert Center in Birmingham – 9:00 a.m. Read the full release.  


The Alabama Constitution’s Impact on Taxes and Spending

PARCA is re-examining Alabama’s Constitution in light of the 2022 passage of a revised and reorganized version of the state’s Read the full release.  


Birmingham-Jefferson County Justice Governance Partnership Launched to Strengthen Justice and Opportunity  

Leaders from city and county government, education, philanthropy, social services, and community are launching a new partnership to decrease violence Read the full release.  


How Alabama Taxes Compare, 2024

Each year, PARCA uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State and Local Finances to compare Alabama’s Read the full release.  


Alabama Grows through Domestic and International Migration

Alabama’s population increased by more than 40,000, between July 2023 and July 2024, reaching a total of 5,157,699, according to Read the full release.  


The Government Closest to the People?

Alabama voters adopted a revised and reorganized Constitution in 2022. However, the “new” Constitution preserved the fundamental attitudes and mechanics Read the full release.  


Exploring Seed Investing in Alabama

Economic development—using public funds to incentivize private economic investments—is a core government function practiced by both parties and at all Read the full release.  


A Final Upside Surprise, Signs of Slower Growth Ahead, Alabama Tax Collections, 2024

Alabama tax revenues continue to trend toward more normal patterns after a wild post-pandemic ride. The Education Trust Fund, powered Read the full release.